Research Plan: Key Components
What happens to individual students over time in terms of their access, engagement, retention, and commitment to biomedical research?
CIRP Freshman Survey, administered at orientation at over 720 institutions (baseline sample), 644 with URMs with initial intentions for biological/behavioral science majors
YFCY End of First Year Survey--160 institutions in working sample
Classroom-based surveys of introductory courses in 5-6 institutions, focus groups and site visits
Four-year follow-up: College Senior Survey at 160 institutions with potential to follow into postgraduate careers and graduate school.
